EU leaders have approved a fresh sanctions package against Russia. New measures target Russia’s aluminium and oil exports. Comes as Brussels grows concerned that Trump could ease US sanctions on Moscow as part of a peace deal with President Vladimir Putin. European officials are increasingly worried about maintaining economic pressure on Russia if Washington moves to lift its own restrictions.. The package was approved by ambassadors from all 27 EU member states on Wednesday and is expected to be formally adopted by foreign ministers next week. “We keep supporting Ukraine and we keep sanctioning the Russian aggressor, because this is the right thing to do—preserving international rules and order, defending sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” an EU diplomat said. The sanctions package includes: A phased-in ban on imports of Russian aluminium products Further restrictions on crude oil sales Sanctions on 73 shadow fleet tankers used to bypass Western restrictions. Penalties on 13 Russian banks. Measures against dozens of individuals and companies aiding Russia”s war effort. However, in internal discussions, EU diplomats have emphasized the need to maintain their stance, regardless of Trump’s decisions.
EU leaders have approved a fresh sanctions package against Russia. New….
